Freshman pitcher Aubree Hooks smiles with a kid during pregame introductions before the game against Purdue on April 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Hooks had a season-high three strikeouts in the prior game against Butler on April 8. Sophomore pitcher Ella Troutt throws a pitch during the game against Purdue on April 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Troutt finished the game with one strikeout. Indiana softball players huddle mid-inning during the game against Purdue on April 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers improved their record to 29-10 with Friday's game. Senior outfielder Ellie Goins celebrates as she runs toward home plate after hitting a home run in the game against Purdue on April 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Goins had six home runs in the season as of Friday. Junior utility Alex Cooper prepares to field a ground ball during the game against Purdue on April 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. With Friday's game, the Hoosiers improved their home record to 10-3. Sophomore outfielder Peyton Drummond starts a chant with the crowd before the start of the game against Purdue on April 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers defeated Purdue 4-1. Sophomore pitcher Ella Troutt warms up her pitch between innings during the game against Purdue on April 10, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. As of Friday, Troutt had 44 strikeouts this season. Hoosier the Bison points to a fan in the stands during the Indiana softball game against Purdue on April 11, 2026, at Andy Mohr field in Bloomington. Indiana brought back the Bison mascot at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Junior pitcher Taylor Hess warms up to pitch in the third inning of the game against Purdue on April 11, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Indiana clinched the series win after a 5-0 game Saturday. A ball hits senior outfielder Cassidy Kettleman during the game against Purdue on April 11, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Multiple Hoosiers were hit in Saturday's matchup. Senior pinch runner Ellie Goins slides into home plate to score during the game against Purdue on April 11, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The win advanced their record to 30-10. A young softball fan watches Indiana's game against Purdue on April 11, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers battled Purdue to end the game 5-1. Freshman pitcher Aubree Hooks (left) points at sophomore first baseman Josie Bird (right) after striking out a batter during the game against Purdue on April 11, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Hooks struck out 22 batters this season leading up to the game. Senior outfielder Cassidy Kettleman bunts the ball to advance to first base during the game against Purdue on April 11, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers' offense pulled through in the match. Junior utility Alex Cooper leads off of first base as her teammate bats during the game against Purdue on April 11, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers scored two runs in the second inning to combat Purdue's single score. Junior utility Alex Cooper waits for a pitch during the game against Purdue on April 11, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Before the game, Indiana was 29-10 for the season and 8-5 in Big Ten play. Junior utility Aly VanBrandt runs toward home plate during the game against Purdue on April 12, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. VanBrandt finished with two runs in the game. Sophomore pitcher Ella Troutt throws a warmup pitch in between innings during the game against Purdue on April 12, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Trout allowed one hit in the game. Junior utility Alex Cooper slides across home plate during the game against Purdue on April 12, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers scored five runs in the third inning. Indiana softball players celebrate during the game against Purdue on April 12, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers defeated the Boilermakers 9-0 in the game.
PHOTOS: Indiana softball wins series against Purdue
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